Company description:

Legal Aid

Job description:

Senior Solicitor - Civil Law

Legal Officer Grade IV - Parramatta

Salary range $144,058 - $146,831

Ongoing position

Lead a supportive and committed Civil Law team in Parramatta working to improve access to justice for clients who are experiencing disadvantage.

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

About the role

As a Grade IV Legal Officer in the Civil Law Division, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality legal services to clients who are in vulnerable and disadvantaged circumstances across a broad range of civil law matters. These include housing, social security, NDIS, employment, human rights, mental health, and consumer law.

You will:

Provide expert legal advice, minor assistance, and casework services.

Conduct an efficient and effective legal practice in line with Legal Aid NSW standards.

Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and contribute to the leadership of the Civil Law Division.

Represent clients in courts and tribunals, including complex matters.

Engage in community outreach and build strong relationships with service delivery partners.

Ensure compliance with the Legal Aid Commission Act 1979, Legal Aid NSW policies, and practice management standards.

This is a rewarding role for a senior solicitor who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

About you

You are a highly experienced civil law practitioner with a strong commitment to social justice and a passion for helping people overcome disadvantage.

You bring:

Demonstrated expertise in housing, NDIS, and social security law, including advocacy in tribunal and court proceedings.

Proven ability to supervise and support legal staff while managing your own caseload.

A commitment to in person collaboration, with the capacity to maintain a strong presence in our office in line with our Office Flexible Work Plan

A collaborative and strategic mindset, with experience contributing to team leadership.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

A strong track record in community legal education, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

Your professionalism, empathy, and drive to make a difference will be key to your success in this role.

About Parramatta

Parramatta is a thriving and diverse centre in the heart of Western Sydney, where Legal Aid NSW has a strong and active presence in the community. As a key hub for service delivery, Parramatta offers opportunities to make a real impact in the lives of clients who are in vulnerable and disadvantaged circumstances.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities.

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you'd like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at [email protected].

Other benefits of working with us

You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.

We are an accredited Flex Ready and Carers and Employers certified employer and are recognised as leaders in flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life

Find out more at Working at Legal Aid NSW

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

be admitted as a legal practitioner in NSW

be able to provide a current, unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate before you start work with us

be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check

hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies)

How to apply

You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting.

Your application must include:

your resume (no more than 5 pages)

cover letter (no more than 2 pages). In your cover letter, please address the two following targeted questions:

Target Question 1: What are the skills and experience you will bring to the role that are relevant to the provision of Civil Law services to people who experience persistent disadvantage?

Target Question 2: Describe your experience leading and supporting staff to ensure high quality service delivery, team engagement and professional development?

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

Do you need help to apply?

It's important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you:

If you have questions about the role, you can reach out to Axel Maire, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, tel: 0404161900, Email: [email protected] .

If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.

The Role Description sets out the responsibilities and Focus Capabilities of the role.

The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate.

Applying for a role is a great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application.

Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 at 11.59pm